Happy Little Cottages By The Sea

Cottage Charm, Coastal Calm

Pirate Fest

A Baaarrrrgain!

Q: When a pirate goes shopping, what does he hunt for? A: A baaarrrrgain!

Barefoot Children
Barefoot Children is an adorable, fun cottage with children in mind! A pirate-themed kids’ room, a reading nook, a play area under the stairs and a screened porch perfect for enjoying ice cream & popsicles! A large family room with denim (beach & kid-friendly) furniture!

And, that’s just what you’ll get when you book one of our remaining Mermaid Cottages October 10-13!  It’s Pirate Fest and it’s a great time to Fall in love with Tybee Island!

Tybee Daze
Tybee Daze circa 1958 is a vintage cottage located on a quiet street only 5 blocks to the beach. Full of original art by the owner and located close to the Back River Beach, fishing pier and Alley 3 Kayak area.

For starters, there’s the  Buccaneer Ball.  Join us October 10th from 6pm — 10pm for a swashbuckling good time The pirates be gatherin’ to kick off this year’s festival as the Buccaneer Ball returns to the one and only Crab Shack.   There’ll be live entertainment, costume contests, grub and grog as only the Crab Shack can provide and a bounty of pirates and wenches. Join the brethren of Tybee as we crown our 2013 King and Queen and kick off our swashbuckling weekend.

The Shrimp
The Shrimp circa 1962 is a Hypoallergenic cottage that’s ground level with a screened porch. 3 blocks to the beach thru Memorial Park which includes Tybee’s favorite children’s playground. Complimentary High Speed internet and WiFi.

It’s Columbus Day weekend, so there’s lots to discover on Tybee Island.  Several bands will keep you fired up in between the Friday and Saturday night headliners.   Daytime entertainment includes live music, pirate performers, street performers, magicians, puppeteers, weaponry demonstrations, and a few surprises in between.

Mermaid Manor circa 1935 is an historic Tybee raised cottage surrounded by mature palms, live oaks and organic garden. Located in the heart of the Back River District. Free WIFI. Easy walk to the beach.
Mermaid Manor circa 1935 is an historic Tybee raised cottage surrounded by mature palms, live oaks and organic garden. Located in the heart of the Back River District. Free WIFI. Easy walk to the beach.

Get your pirate garb together and walk with us in the Pirate Fest Parade.  On Saturday, October 12th from 3-5 p.m. Tybee Island’s streets transform into a parade of pirate ships and pirates.

Dutton-Waller
Dutton-Waller circa 1938 is another historic Tybee raised cottage built by Mrs. Waller as her family summer home! Beautifully restored and located in the Back River District. Very easy walk to AJ’s, Alley Three Kayak Launch & Back River Fishing Pier. Fenced- in yard. Full of local art!

Don’t worry if you aren’t packing everything from the seas as the  Thieves Market will have all the shopping and treasures any low down ne’er do well could need.  It’ll be  filled with pirate wares, costumes, and arts and crafts. Vendors travel from all across the seas to bring our visiting pirates the most coveted pirate goods available. No need to plunder or pillage, everything you need will be right at your fingertips.

Basking Under The Tybee Sun
At Basking Under The Tybee Sun circa 1969, enjoy your own private pool! Picket-fenced yard for pets! Awesome front screened porch to sit and enjoy morning coffee & evening cocktails! TVs in every bedroom!

Good food.  Good drink.  High times.  Low lifes.  It’s a Pirate’s Paradise! Book now at https://mermaidcottages.com or give us a call.  Tybee Island is a baarrrrgain for scally wags and wenches, wee pirates and the lot!

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Them’s Piratin’ Words

Watch what ye be sayin’ ’cause come nigh soon you’ll be sayin’ them’s piratin’ words!

Pirate Fest

Tybee Island’s Pirate Fest is the best way to spend your Columbus Day weekend, so from October 10-13 be ready to talk pirate like the rest of us!

Pirate Fest

Growl–and scowl–often. Pirates don’t use a cultured, elegant, smooth vocalization. They growl, mutter, and scowl, all the better t’ rattle yer timbers an’ chill ye to th’ bone. …

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Mermaids On Parade

Won’t y’all come join us for Mermaids On Parade?  The Pirate Fest Parade is this Saturday and we would love for y’all to come walk or ride in the parade with the rest of us Mermaids, Mermen and Mer-pets!
Mermaids On Parade
All walkers, bike riders, golf cart and electric car riders who want to accompany the Mermaid Mobile in the parade, please plan to line up at 4th Street and Butler Avenue by City Hall.  Please plan to arrive by 2:30 p.m. and join the Mermaid Mobile as it passes on Butler between 3-3:15 pm. …

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Cottage Charm and Coastal Calm

Make the most of Tybee Island’s Pirate Fest with Mermaid Cottages’ cottage charm and coastal calm!  We’ve still got several cottages available for your visit, so CALL NOW and let’s make you and your swabbies a part of our celebration!

Cottage Charm and Coastal Calm

Barefoot Children          Beach Boys Bungalow

Crabby Pirate     Good Times

Jensen Cottage     Livin’ the Dream

Sanford’s Place     Screened Inn

Tucked Inn At Tybee     Weil Atkinson House

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Pirate Fest 2011 is Here!

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It’s finally here…Pirate Fest! The island will be taken over and the swashbuckling fun will be had by all! There are so many events going on this weekend, it’ll make your head spin. The festival is happening this weekend, October 7th through October 9th. Get ready, because it’s always a blast!

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Whether you’ve experienced Pirate Fest before,  or you are discovering the fun for the first time, you certainly won’t be disappointed! Come out to Tybee in your finest pirate garb and enjoy live entertainment, costume contests, fabulous grub, the Pirate’s Victory Parade, and the treasures of the Thieves Market. The festivities go on all weekend, so there will be something to fit everyone’s fancy.

 

Don’t miss a minute of the fun! Follow the Tybee Pirate Fest on Facebook and make sure to check out the website for more information and a schedule of events. Come out for the day or make a weekend of it- call us today at (912) 313-0784 to book a cottage! We still have openings available! We can’t wait to see you this weekend. Ahoy! Drop your anchor on Tybee Island today!

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